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REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 11, 2005)

Filed March 11, 2005For Securities:O

Summary

This 8-K filing from Realty Income Corporation (O) on March 11, 2005, announces the successful issuance and sale of $100 million in 5 7/8% Senior Debentures due 2035. The offering, which closed on March 8, 2005, generated net proceeds of approximately $97.0 million. Investors should note that the company intends to utilize the majority of these funds to reduce outstanding debt under its $250 million credit facility, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes. This move indicates a strategic effort to deleverage its balance sheet and manage its debt obligations more effectively, which could be viewed positively by bondholders and shareholders alike.

Key Highlights

  • 1Realty Income Corporation issued and sold $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5 7/8% Senior Debentures due 2035.
  • 2The offering closed on March 8, 2005, with Banc of America Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acting as underwriters.
  • 3Net proceeds from the debt issuance amounted to approximately $97.0 million.
  • 4The company plans to use the majority of the net proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings under its $250 million credit facility.
  • 5Remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
  • 6The filing includes various exhibits detailing the purchase agreement, debenture form, indenture, and legal opinions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this debt issuance was to raise capital to repay outstanding borrowings under Realty Income Corporation's $250 million credit facility. A portion of the proceeds will also be used for general corporate purposes.

The company issued $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 5 7/8% Senior Debentures due 2035. The interest rate is 5 7/8% per annum, and the debentures mature in 2035.

Realty Income Corporation received approximately $97.0 million in net proceeds from the sale of the senior debentures after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions.

Using the proceeds to pay down the credit facility indicates a focus on deleveraging the company's balance sheet and reducing short-term debt obligations. This can improve financial flexibility and potentially reduce interest expenses.